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Plastic Fiber Optic Assembly model PIF46U  
.04" diameter individual fiber with ferruled sensing end  
PIF46U  
p/n 26036  
Description  
Ferruled sensing ends  
Model PIF46U is an individual plastic fiber optic assembly with a fer-  
ruled sensing end. This fiber is sold in pairs.  
The PIF46U operates in the opposed sensing mode. Sensing light is  
transmitted or received through the ferruled sensing end (see drawing  
and photo). Objects are detected when they break the light beam between  
two fiber ends. Fiber core diameter is .04 inch.  
The PIF46U may be used with plastic fiber optic sensors from the following Banner sensor families: D12, OMNI-  
BEAM, MAXI-BEAM, VALU-BEAM, Q45, Q19, PC44, MINI-BEAM, and ECONO-BEAM. See page 2 for  
further information.  
Additional Specifications  
SENSING RANGE: Afunction of the sensor. For further information, see the  
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: The acrylic core of the monofilament opti-  
cal fiber will be damaged by contact with acids, strong bases (alkalis) and  
solvents. The polyethylene jacket will protect the fiber from most chemical  
environments. However, materials may migrate through the jacket with long  
term exposure. Samples of fiber optic material are available from Banner for  
testing and evaluation.  
data sheet packed with the sensor, or refer to the Banner product catalog.  
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Temperatures below -30°C will cause  
embrittlement of the plastic materials but will not cause transmission loss.  
Temperatures above +70°C will cause both transmission loss and fiber  
shrinkage.  
MINIMUM BEND RADIUS OF PLASTIC FIBER: 1 inch (25 mm)  
REPEATBENDING/FLEXING: Lifeexpectancyofplasticberopticcable  
is in excess of one million cycles at bend radii of no less than the minimum  
(stated at right) and a bend of 90 degrees or less. Avoid stress at the point where  
the cable enters the sensor ("control end") and at the sensing end tip. Coiled  
plastic fiberoptic assemblies are recommended for any application requiring  
reciprocating fiber motion.  
CONSTRUCTION:  
OPTICAL FIBER: acrylic monofilament  
PROTECTIVE JACKET: black polyethylene  
FERRULED END TIP: T303 stainless steel  
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30 to +70°C (-20 to +158°F).  
Fiber Cutting Information  
PFC-1 Cutting Device  
This Banner plastic fiber is designed to be cut by the customer to the length required  
for the application. To facilitate cutting, a Banner model PFC-1 cutting device is  
supplied with this fiber. Cut the fiber as follows:  
1) Locate the "control end" of the fiber (the unfinished end). Determine the length of  
fiber required for the application. Lift the top (blade) of the cutter to open the cutting  
ports. Insert the control end of the fiber through one of the four large cutting ports on  
the PFC-1 cutter so that the excess fiber protrudes from the back of the cutter.  
2) Double-check the fiber length, and close the cutter until the fiber is cut.  
3) Gently wipe the cut ends of the fiber with a clean, dry cloth to remove any contamination. Do not  
use solvents or abrasives on any exposed optical fiber. Do not use a cutting port more than once. The blade may  
tend to dull after one cut.  
Printed in USA  
p/n 03435L4B  
 

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